September 16, 2008 03:21 pm
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 Voracious flames engulf Bronson’s Sunday. - Photo/Carla Sorweide/La Grande Fire Department
Investigators from the state Fire Marshal’s office and the Oregon State Police wrapped up their inquiry Monday, said Jim Voelz of the La Grande Rural Fire District.
The investigators concluded that the gas furnace overheated.
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September 16, 2008 03:18 pm
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UNION — The Bobcats boys cross country team flexed its muscles in front of its district competition Saturday.
Union finished first at the Catherine Creek Scamper, with a team score of 27. Nyssa came in second with a 35 point team total.
Senior Chris Fasel led the Bobcat pack, and the rest of the team followed.
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September 15, 2008 03:12 pm
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JOSEPH — The Joseph School Board on Sept. 9 approved adoption of new
state of Oregon graduation requirements that will affect the 2008
ninth, 10th and 11-graders to some degree, but will bring more major
changes for future classes.
The state is now requiring four years of English, which the Joseph
district already requires; three years of math, also presently required
by the district. But by 2014 the level of math will have to include
Algebra II. Three years of science is also required by the state.
Joseph School District requires 28 total credits for graduation. The state minimum requirement is 24.
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September 15, 2008 03:10 pm
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ENTERPRISE — The city is looking for ways to recruit more businesses to the community.
Enterprise City Administrator Michelle Young reported at the Sept. 8
city council meeting that in response to the closing of two major
businesses in Enterprise, she requested a meeting with a representative
of the Oregon Economic Development Department to discuss actively
recruiting businesses to Enterprise.
One of the suggestions she heard was to pursue heritage tourism.
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September 15, 2008 03:08 pm
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 Cycle Oregon riders fill the road Thursday two miles from Salt Creek Summit looking for the end of their third ascent of the day. Photo/RON OSTERLOH
Cycle Oregon is investing $68,000 toward the continued enjoyment of the scenic beauty of Wallowa County.
Cycle Oregon’s Signature Grant program is providing $35,000 to
Wallowa Resources and $25,000 to the Wallowa Land Trust in an effort to
preserve the Wallowa Lake moraines. In addition, members are being
solicited for contributions toward that end.
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September 15, 2008 02:51 pm
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 Cyclists started crossing the finish line tunnel in Elgin around 10 a.m. on Saturday. The tunnel was designed and created as part of the big welcome by the Elgin Hospitality Committee led by Kem Brainerd. Photos/Trish Yerges
Elgin Mayor Carmen Gentry was present to welcome the cyclists.
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September 15, 2008 02:47 pm
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 Flames totally engulf the Bronson Lumber Co. store at 10514 N. McAlister Road in Island City early Sunday. Although the store and its contents were a complete loss, firefighters saved the lumber and outbuildings.Submitted photo
Jim Voelz, spokesman for the La Grande Rural Fire District, said the
store and its contents were a total loss, though firefighters managed
to save the lumber and outbuildings in back of the store. There were no
injuries.
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September 13, 2008 11:02 am
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 A RETURN VISIT: Milton Creagh will speak in La Grande and Island City on Tuesday and Wednesday about drugs and alcohol. Creagh is shown here giving a presentation at La Grande High School in September 2007. - Observer file photo
Creagh, a nationally recognized motivational speaker from Atlanta, will be here Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss drug and alcohol problems and how communities can address and prevent them.
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September 13, 2008 10:59 am
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A statewide dialogue on Oregon’s heath care system continues next week with a town hall forum in La Grande.
The Oregon Health Fund Board, a seven-member volunteer task force created by the 2007 Legislature, recently issued a draft plan for improving health care in the state and is making a major effort to solicit input from the public across Oregon.
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September 12, 2008 04:12 pm
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 man with the answers: Staff Sgt. Johnny Barnes fields a call at the 3/116th recruiting office. Barnes, a Hermiston native who served in Iraq in 2004, joined the local unit’s recruiting team this spring. - The Observer/BILL RAUTENSTRAUCH
He’ll be working for the Third Battalion, 116th Armored Regiment, a unit with a vaunted history and a stand-up reputation. Respect is built-in.
The 3/116th, headquartered in La Grande, includes elements in Ontario, Baker City, Pendleton, Hermiston, The Dalles, Prineville, Redmond and Woodburn.
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